Latest reviews

donna reviewed: Craft Workshop: Learn to make silver art clay jewellery in a day (beginner)

"I loved this course. I made something that I'm excited to wear and I'm fired up ready for the next level. I hope for a course soon. Sally is passionate about the subject and it rubs off. We were all nervous about messing it up but were soon put at ease and we all made amazing items. Thank you Sally for making it so easy and much less scary at home to continue,.."

Kirsty reviewed: Cyanotype workshop (half day)

"Lucy's class was fantastic! I came away with a series of prints that I've framed up. They look absolutely brilliant. Would definitely do it again :)"

Rebecca Smith reviewed: Creative Art as Therapy

"I absolutely loved this workshop and found the experience enlightening and so warming. Thank you Tajinder, and to my fellow workshop colleagues who were lovely to share the experience with. Everyone was so encouraging:)"

Bernie Rainford reviewed: Beginners’ Stained Glass, One Day Course, Llandeilo, Wales - archive

"An absolute pleasure being in the company of an extraordinarily talented man. His patience, clear explanations of the process, and knowledge of glass skills inspired us 3 middle aged women to produce an art work which we were all buzzing over once completed. Thank you Simon, you have converted us and I will be returning again ?."

Kirsty Bonnar reviewed: Fascinator making in Wellsborough nr Nuneaton

"I bought this course as a gift for a friend and I to attend as her Birthday present. As a gift, I was nervous/hopeful that it would be a fun day and live up to expectations. Well, I have to say, the course and Rachel did far more than we could have imagined. Rachel was very friendly from the moment we arrived. It was a small group (5 of us) so a lovely atmosphere. She talked us through the material and techniques we would be using and took us step by step through making various components giving us the basics to make most shapes. Once we had a grasp of the basics we were let loose to create our own designs. Rachel was a fantastic tutor as she was always there to lend a helping hand or give advice, but was very encouraging and ever patient and never tried to do any of it for you or change your design, she just made it possible for our designs to come to life. A great class for anyone of any ability. Turned out to be a fantastic birthday gift for a friend and something we would highly recommend to anyone interested in either crafts or in fascinators!"

Richard Wriglesworth reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Very enjoyable day with just the right level of guidance & assistance i.e. shown how to do it and always around to check if one was struggling but let you get on and do it yourself. Nice lunch & homemade cake & biscuit selection plus much admired dragon coat rack and keyring at the end of it."

Phil Tolly reviewed: Woodturning in Devon with Colin Simpson

"As a complete beginner with a lathe I didn’t really know what to expect from my day with Colin. His patience and excellent tutoring saw me leaving with a lovely bowl and egg cup and proud memories of an excellent day. Would recommend this course to both beginners and advanced students."

Devon Wood Crafts responded:

"Many thanks for this feedback, Philip. Much appreciated"

Gemma Lang reviewed: Craft Workshop: Learn to make silver art clay jewellery in a day (beginner)

"What a fantastic day! I had never even heard of, let alone used, silver clay before booking onto this course. Sally packed a huge amount into the day, and I feel a lot more knowledgeable and have picked up a new skill and taken home some beautiful earrings as well. And into the bargain she's a lovely, friendly and approachable tutor as well - even when dealing with someone as stressy as me!"

Yassamin reviewed: Felted Soap Workshop in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

"I have just spent a wonderful afternoon learning two different soap felting techniques at Cat’s idyllic studio. I bought this as a birthday present for my friend and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. The studio is set in Cat’s garden surrounded by beautiful countryside and behind her impressive vegetable patch which is also full of orange and blue flowers. We were greeted with the scent of lavender, geranium, neroli and many other fragrances from the cold pressed soaps that Cat makes. It was a halcyon afternoon under Cat’s careful but relaxed supervision We drank tea and chatted and felted three soaps each which is a relatively easy process to learn but there is every opportunity to be creative with your designs too. I can’t recommend this workshop highly enough."

Claire Weighell reviewed: Willow Hare/Rabbit Workshop

"Fantastic workshop, love my hare and pheasant. Victoria is a great teacher. Felt very welcome and loads of tea. Thanks Victoria, a great day out."

Angela Leon reviewed: Beginners Soap Making Course with Afternoon Tea

"Paula is an excellent instructor, makes you feel welcome, and she imparts the course in such a professional way that by the end of the course, you will feel confident enough to make the soap at home. She also is so generous that she accommodated my needs in gluten-free, preparing delicious scones and sandwiches. Definitely will be back for the next courses."

Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co. responded:

"Thank you for your review. I was lovely to meet you. I look forward to seeing you in the next course!. Paula"

Liz Fidler reviewed: Asymmetrical basket making courses - two days with Joe Gregory at Creative with Nature Todmorden Yorkshire

"My day spent at your lovely studio was wonderful. I was so inspired by this new craft and can’t wait to learn more. I even want to grow willow now. Thank you Joe"

Creative with Nature Ltd responded:

"thank you for a lovely review Liz! look forward to working with you again. joe. xx"

Cath J reviewed: Letter and Relief Carving in stone with Pip Hall ~ a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns north Lakes & Cumbria

"Thanks Pip and Annie from us both for such an inspiring course in stone letter carving. Your teaching was excellent - we're so pleased with our pieces and what a great group and perfect setting; the food was a real treat too. After my house name I feel inspired to carry on and have a go at something else, maybe like the relief carving that Dave did. I might try that - if I manage to I will send you a photo! With thanks again, Cath."

Kelly reviewed: Glass etching workshop in Devon

"Did the glass etching workshop today. Really enjoyed it as Jenny was a very patient teacher and very helpful. It is a friendly environment to create your images on glass and easy to follow thanks to Jenny’s instructions. Refreshments were available throughout the workshop, particularly liked her brownies."

Sara Abbott reviewed: Asymmetrical basket making courses - two days with Joe Gregory at Creative with Nature Todmorden Yorkshire

"Joe has facilitated a life long ambition to learn basket weaving, a wonderful and inspirational teacher, she is patient and yet firm and everyone comes away from her classes with fabulous work. Highly recommended!"

Creative with Nature Ltd responded:

"thank you sara! i have my 50 because of you: ) so happy you're loving weaving so much. xxx"

Kyle Boyce reviewed: Firebird Forge Blacksmithing School

"Went to experience blacksmithing with a few friends. We had a fantastic time. Mort is a great teacher, he has so much knowledge. Mort lets you choose what you would like to made and helps come with ideas if still unsure. He helped me make a wedding cake knife for our wedding next year. Really good day, would like to go back and try making something else."

Louise reviewed: Gelli Plate Printing Workshop by Clare Cosens

"Thank you so much for the very enjoyable workshop last Saturday. It was brilliant and I have told all my friends."

K & B reviewed: Glass blowing for beginners with Jon Lewis

"What an absolutely fantastic day from start to finish. Jon Lewis is not only a genuinely lovely guy, but is also a very gifted teacher. Cool, calm and collected the whole time, Jon guides you effortlessly through the processes needed to create marbles, colourful paperweights, festive baubles and vases. He is most definitely the reason we were able to take home work we were actually proud of. The day was challenging, exciting, surprisingly adrenalin-fuelled and really, really fun! This glassblowing day was a gift from my fiancé and what a wonderful gift it was! I have yet to stop smiling. Honestly one of the best days I’ve had in ages, and certainly the best arts and crafts course I’ve ever taken. Thank-you so much Jon!"

Richard reviewed: Hand forged rustic knife course

"Did the axe making course here with some friends. Friendly welcome and great, clear explanations of how to make the axe. Just the right amount of 'mick' taken whenever we inevitably screwed up. Thoroughly recommended."

Evan Williams reviewed: Glass fusing class - powders and enamels

"Having seen Sarah's work at a craft fair in Tewkesbury, I expressed an interest in the glass fusing workshop to my wife and this turned into my birthday present that year. Having no experience of working with glass I was a little apprehensive but Sarah made me feel welcome [I was also the only man in the group] and very soon we were all working together and practicing our newly discovered rudimentary glass working skills. Sarah found time to spend with us all and by the end of the day [we overran by an hour but that didn't seem to matter], we had all produced excellent pieces of glass art work. This workshop is a great introduction to using glass as an art medium and I would strongly recommend you taking the plunge and signing up."

Natalie Tanner reviewed: 1 to 1 Bladesmithing or Blacksmithing

"Such an amazing course, Iain and Dave were fantastic tutor's. I never realised how much hard work goes into forging a blade, I was really happy how my knife turned out, but I do wish we had more time to fine tune a few details. I would recommend this course to everyone interested in bladesmithing. Any future courses they decide to arrange, I will be more than happy to attend again"

Queendy Lam reviewed: 2 Day Leather Practical Skills Workshop

"This is one of the best practical skills workshops I have ever attended that far exceeded my expectation! The 2 days workshop is well structured with information of leather types, how to buy the leather, where to buy leather, tools and hardware, pattern cutting, what to buy for basic starter tools, and how to set up our online shop when we are ready. Richard is very generous in sharing his professional knowledge in making leather goods. In these 2 days, I learnt how to do saddle stitch, and a lot of other skills to make one card holder, two key fobs, and one belt. All the products are made under Richard's detail instruction and guidance. I always make mistakes and Richard is very patient to show me how to do better. He is a supportive and attentive instructor. The final products made from this workshop are in a skilful finish and probably I can sell them to customers! Besides skill learning which is great, a small class of 2 students is cosy and personal. We had good chatting time during meal breaks and the learning atmosphere is friendly and relaxing. Thank you for Richard's hospitality in providing tea, coffee and snacks. After attending this 2 days leather goods practical skills workshop, I possess the necessary skills to make other leather goods such as tote bag, wallet and tools bag as well. If you want to learn good practical skills to make leather goods, I highly recommend this 2 day workshop to you."

Janet Heaven reviewed: Hawkmoth Wood - Woodland Venue, North Yorkshire

"Our time spent at Hawkmoth wood today with David has been excellent. Whether arriving here with an interest in conservation, ecosystems, history, woodland management, alternative leisure pursuits or looking for artistic inspiration, this tranquil setting has it all."

Emma White reviewed: 6 Week Beginners Evening Stained Glass Course

"Thank you so much Gill for everything, I had such an amazing time and didn't want the course to end!!! Thrilled with my stained glass panel, it looks so beautiful hanging in my kitchen window!!! Looking forward to the Xmas decoration course in November! See you soon Gill Emma x"

Abigail Haase reviewed: Beginners Traditional Stained Glass 2 Day Course

"I have had a wonderful time and so proud of everything I made and re-learnt! Thank you Gill, I will be back for more courses!!!"